The Southern Company Gas EDGE Organization's objectives are:
To enhance the overall value of the company with the implementation and adoption of Data Driven Decision Support through:
Leadership of an enterprise strategic data governance process
Leadership of an enterprise strategic data management team
Governance of the production of high quality, immutable data (Golden Records) on which critical decision support platforms can rely - Strategic Data
Governance of the strategic intelligence logic and platforms that produce all decision support information for the business
Driving the evolution and improvement of corporate decision making through new methods, technologies, logic, and concepts
To establish and govern Strategic Data as a Corporate Asset across the enterprise by
Facilitating organizational alignment with a data and information driven decision-making culture
Establishing and Maintaining Sponsorship and Support at all organizational levels
Implementation of long-term training and implementation programs for data and information literacy
To implement a clean, clear source of data on which future generations of AI can build new insights for the Enterprise and provide Strategic Decision Support Counsel to the Leadership of the Company
The Quality Assurance Analyst role is responsible for enforcing data quality standards, performing rigorous testing, detecting and resolving data issues, and supporting the continuous improvement of our software development processes. With strong analytical and communication skills, this role brings attention to detail and technical expertise to the testing process, ensuring the delivery of robust and error-free data analytical solutions. This role requires both manual and automated testing, contributing to the overall success of the development lifecycle and integrity of all EDGE products. The Quality Assurance Data Analyst role will work closely with Data Architects, Data Owners, Data Stewards, Product Owners, Data Engineers, BI Developers, and Infrastructure teams to test and implement data solutions with optimized performance that meet the needs of our Business Partners.
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Functional Expertise:
Support EDGE Project related assignments as required.
Coordinates with the Technology Organization to identify approaches and solutions to data and functionality problems related to the supporting EDGE solutions platforms.
Possess some knowledge of the overall business data flows related to one or more of the following key business areas:
Financial
Organizational
Operations and Supply Chain
Enterprise Asset Lifecycle Management
Customer, Marketing and Revenue Management
Corporate and Regulatory
Possess some knowledge of the business applications, data management flows and enabling technology platforms related to one or more of the following key solution areas:
GIS
Work and Asset Management
Customer Management
Financial Management
Supply Chain
HR Management
Network Operations
Specialized business support applications as required
Business Acumen:
Identifies inadequate or inefficient systems and recommends new alternatives that improve efficiency or provide new benefits to the organization.
Anticipates and identifies obstacles that may put assigned projects or tasks at risk; develops approaches and implements solutions to mitigate risk.
Supports and reports on work plans and milestones for assigned projects and day to day activities.
Evaluates and recommends approaches and strategies on deployment and application of the tools and technologies adopted by Southern Company with the TO in the development and delivery of solution strategy, platforms, and applications.
Engagement:
Collaborates with other team members, TO and business managers to resolve complex business issues and problems.
Develops and maintains productive working relationships with key EDGE and TO managers and staff.
Driving Results:
Ensures internal controls and governance are achieved in compliance with policies and standards.
Understands, executes with, and improves on all elements of delivery methodologies used in the day-to-day execution of their assigned projects, activities, and tasks.
Supports the development process deliverables in collaboration with the TO on all EDGE Solution related Deliverables.
Education, Certifications/Licenses:
Required:
Preferred:
Related Work Experience:
Required:
Proven experience as a QA Analyst or similar role in software testing and quality assurance.
Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with both manual and automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, JIRA, TestRail).
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and participation in Agile teams.
Experience with performance and load testing.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
Ability to deliver results in a cross functional team environment.
Preferred:
Hands-on experience working with Python and SQL.
Hands on experience working with relational databases such as Azure Data Lake services.
Experience in Data Governance processes and tools such as Informatica Data Catalog.
Specific Skills & Knowledge:
Required:
Advanced proficiency in MS Office Tools.
Develop, document, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts for software applications and systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and project managers, to understand requirements and design effective test strategies.
Perform manual and automated testing to identify defects, inconsistencies, and performance issues.
Track and document defects using issue tracking tools, and work with development teams and business stakeholders to resolve them.
Conduct regression testing to ensure that previously developed and tested software still performs correctly after changes.
Analyze test results and provide detailed reports on the quality of the software, including metrics and key performance indicators.
Continuously improve testing processes and methodologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the QA function.
Stay up to date with industry best practices and emerging trends in software testing and quality assurance.
Disclaimer: This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.
About Southern Company Gas
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America's premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com .
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers' and communities' needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 7762
Job Category: CIS/MDM QA Analyst
Job Schedule: Full time
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